lolwut wrote:That's a lot of words, but you didn't actually answer anything.
This is not a localized phenomenon. Governments around the world took drastic measures to limit the spread of this thing, whatever it is. I'm assuming they had a good reason to do this, and I'm assuming that reason was to protect their citizens. And I'm assuming they took such measures based on recommendations from the worldwide scientific community.
The proverb might have been more popular before your time, but "When you assume, you make an "ass" out of "u" and "me" and that's exactly why I'd rather not make assumptions, but seek the answers for myself.
If I asked you last summer if you thought the government of this country, the government of another country, or any of the governments throughout the world could be trusted to have the best interests of their citizens in mind when setting policies, enforcing laws and regulations, etc. and not the corporations and not-for-profit organizations operating within their borders and beyond, would you say "100% Yes" or would you doubt the world's elected officials would side in favor of your interests should they oppose the corporate and non-profit donors supporting them?
You can assume they'd have your best interests in mind, but you'd be making an "ass" out of "u" and "me" in the process because, in reality, our government elected officials, the same as those throughout the world, continue to side in favor of those with the dollars who support their campaigns, not the voting public whose favor and appeal can be manipulated much more easily.
If not, they're replaced after their first term is up with the next guy who gets a chance to play ball in the big leagues.
Dr. Fauci has been the director of the NIAID since 1984. Were you even alive then?
Think about what that means for him to hold a position as the director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for 36 years.
This guy's hands are so slippery from greasing up deals for his supporters, he couldn't help but throw a screwball when he launched the first pitch of the game from the mound the other day.
lolwut wrote:If you're suggesting that there are other reasons (potentially malicious) for why countries around the world did what they did, then I'm all ears. What is this big iceberg that you found underneath the surface?
Not suggesting there is malicious intent. To those who stand to gain financially from the outcomes of these events, the profits they're earning and stand to earn are all the motivation needed.
Should a simple, effective, and cheaply available remedy such as hydroxychloroquine truly be an effective early-onset treatment for covid-19 the same as it has been for other viruses of similar classification, the revenues of those already profiting from this pandemic and those who stand to gain from future remedies and treatments that would be made available in replacement of HCQ would be catastrophic to their business.
Do you really think those who've positioned themselves to gain financially from this are going to hand over the reins that easily?
Recognition of what is happening is the first step. You are being deceived, the only question is to which degree and for which purpose other than money and power should there be one.
Whether you're allowing it to happen by your own ignorance or not, the truth is not what you're being told by those who stand to gain the most from your acceptance of what your being told and compliance to it.
